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Transform your landscape with the dramatic, rich colors of Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea', commonly known as the Purple Beech or Copper Beech. Renowned for its stunning deep-purple to copper-red foliage, this majestic broadleaf deciduous tree serves as a showstopping focal point in large gardens or an elegant, dense hedge for privacy.
Key Features
🍃 Striking Color: Glossy, dark purple leaves in spring and summer that transition to a brilliant copper-gold in autumn.
🌳 Versatile Landscaping: Functions beautifully as a large shade-giving specimen tree or trimmed into a formal privacy screen.
🛡️ Winter Interest: Retains crisp, copper-colored leaves through much of the winter (marcescence) when pruned as a hedge.
🦋 Wildlife Friendly: Provides vital shelter and nesting space for birds and beneficial pollinators.
Care & Growing Specifications
Feature
Requirement
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade (Full sun yields the deepest purple color)
Watering
Moderate; keep soil moist until established, then drought-tolerant
Soil Type
Well-draining, fertile soil (Loam, Chalk, Sand, or Clay)
Hardiness
Zones 4–7
Growth Rate
Medium (~12 to 24 inches per year)
Mature Size
50–80 ft tall (Tree) / Easily maintained at 4–10 ft (Hedge)